2006 Toyota Highlander - Reliable and Tons of Room

PT

New Rochelle, New York

Overall

5.0

Value

5.0

Performance

3.0

Style

3.0

Comfort

4.0

Fuel Economy

3.0

Reliability

5.0

2006 Toyota Highlander - Reliable and Tons of Room

I've had this car for almost 10 years and it has been the best car that I have or will ever own. This is a very low maintenance vehicle and I haven't had to do any work on it besides the normal maintenance. The mechanical components are built to last and I've put about 170k miles on this car. The exterior has held up well and the occasional waxing has left the exterior almost blemish free.

I've had this car for almost 10 years and it has been the best car that I have or will ever own. This is a very low maintenance vehicle and I haven't had to do any work on it besides the normal maintenance. The mechanical components are built to last and I've put about 170k miles on this car. The exterior has held up well and the occasional waxing has left the exterior almost blemish free.

Story

I take this truck by the waterfront and back up close to the water. I'll pop the trunk and my wife and I will sit in the back and watch the sunset.

I take this truck by the waterfront and back up close to the water. I'll pop the trunk and my wife and I will sit in the back and watch the sunset.

Pros

The best thing about the Toyota highlander is that it is the most reliable car that I've had. It has never let me down. It also gets excellent gas mileage for an SUV, I average about 18 mpg with heavy city driving. There is also a ton of room, especially since the back row folds completely flat. There is also an optional third row that will pop out of the trunk space. With the third row up, I'm able to fit 7 adults into the car. The interesting thing is that there are 10 cup holders all over this car! More cup holders than seats!

The best thing about the Toyota highlander is that it is the most reliable car that I've had. It has never let me down. It also gets excellent gas mileage for an SUV, I average about 18 mpg with heavy city driving. There is also a ton of room, especially since the back row folds completely flat. There is also an optional third row that will pop out of the trunk space. With the third row up, I'm able to fit 7 adults into the car. The interesting thing is that there are 10 cup holders all over this car! More cup holders than seats!

Cons

The only negative thing I have to say about the highlander is that the interior might not outlast the rest of the car. The fabric on the seats has not held up over the last few years and require constant maintenance. The maintenance package that the dealership has for this car is also pretty expensive.

The only negative thing I have to say about the highlander is that the interior might not outlast the rest of the car. The fabric on the seats has not held up over the last few years and require constant maintenance. The maintenance package that the dealership has for this car is also pretty expensive.

2005 Toyota Highlander - Good Multi-Purpose Vehicle

DS

Syosset, New York

Overall

4.0

Value

4.0

Performance

3.0

Style

4.0

Comfort

3.0

Fuel Economy

3.0

Reliability

5.0

2005 Toyota Highlander - Good Multi-Purpose Vehicle

I've had my Toyota Highlander for about 10 years with just under 100,000 miles. It's exactly what I would expect from a Toyota: good performance with relatively little maintenance. Definitely a good value for the money. No bells and whistles. We've driven it in all sorts of conditions: beach, snow, ice, and no major complaints about performance.

I've had my Toyota Highlander for about 10 years with just under 100,000 miles. It's exactly what I would expect from a Toyota: good performance with relatively little maintenance. Definitely a good value for the money. No bells and whistles. We've driven it in all sorts of conditions: beach, snow, ice, and no major complaints about performance.

Story

I don't like far from a school and sometimes during snow days (when school is closed) I take the car to the parking lot and drive/skid around. Test the traction and stability control.

I don't like far from a school and sometimes during snow days (when school is closed) I take the car to the parking lot and drive/skid around. Test the traction and stability control.

Pros

The car doesn't require much maintenance. In the ten years that I've had this car, we performed less maintenance than on the BMW we've had in the family for 3 years. I also like the 4WD, cargo capacity and fuel efficiency.

The car doesn't require much maintenance. In the ten years that I've had this car, we performed less maintenance than on the BMW we've had in the family for 3 years. I also like the 4WD, cargo capacity and fuel efficiency.

Cons

The worst thing about the car is its weak engine. It has 4 cylinders, which is way too little for the 4WD. Also, acceleration on highways could be tight if there isn't much room to speed up. If I had to do it again, I would definitely go with the V6 and the 4WD (would have to deal with higher fuel costs though).

The worst thing about the car is its weak engine. It has 4 cylinders, which is way too little for the 4WD. Also, acceleration on highways could be tight if there isn't much room to speed up. If I had to do it again, I would definitely go with the V6 and the 4WD (would have to deal with higher fuel costs though).

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